All 4 Uses of
afflict
in
Proverbs
- 15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast.†
Chpt 15 *
- 22:22 Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate: 22:23 For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.†
Chpt 22
- 26:28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.†
Chpt 26
- 31:4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 31:5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.†
Chpt 31
Definition:
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(afflict) cause suffering -- such as illness, pain, or unhappiness